Lake Henshaw Report

Lake Henshaw - Santa Ysabel, CA (San Diego County)

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Orvis

by Orvis Company
5-25-2020

The lake is open along with the campground, Restaurant and RV park. Theres a few hopper out and fish are look up but there's a good amount of algae which is making it tough to spot fish.

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby:Bowman Bluewater Guides and Outfitters

Water flow

Visibility: 8 inches

Water temperature at mid-day: 70 Degrees F

Water condition: Muddy

Best time of day to fish: Morning and Late Afternoon

Best stretch: Big fish Bay, Max Flats, South End Flats

Best access point: Off hwy 78

Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:

Hoppers, Midges, Leeches and Crayfish

Fish species: Carp

Fishing season: Wide open starting in May to July

Nearest airport: San Diego Int. airport

Recommended fly fishing leader9 Foot Leader

Recommended fly fishing tippet2X Tippet

Best fly fishing rod9' 6 Weight Fly Rod

Best floating fly linePowerTaper WF Fly Line




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